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A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for an inital 6-month period with option of temp to permanent for the right candidate. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems.
Job Responsibility
Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering team, providing direction, oversight, and support across key service areas
Oversee and consolidate monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders
Drive high-quality business partnering across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial insight, challenge, and decision-making
Support property-related finance activities as required (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital spend)
Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency across finance systems
Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight
Requirements
Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally from a housing association background
Strong understanding of management accounting, including consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis
Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally within a business partnering model
Experience within property or housing finance (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital programmes) is highly desirable
Strong systems expertise, with experience improving and automating finance processes
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels